Is it too late to return the appliances? If not, would your budget allow the hit to resell them once you figure out the design? If you don’t cook much you may want to consider an 18” wide dishwasher and a 24 or 30” refrigerator. Stainless finish is fine but the sizing is key for the overall design/scale of the space. When you post a plan with all of the dimensions please include all of the adjacent spaces.

place the fridge where the stove is.....its a passage there w the exterior door so the deep side of a fridge works well. I'd put a corner sink in this kitchen and place range w vented hood where you show the old style microwave shelf . these changes will allow some feet on the 3rd pantry wall to be something else. You choose what you want/ counter/ pantry storage/ / coffee center etc.. You have to compromise unless you are bumping through or removing walls. Corner sinks can be the correct adjustment to make a small kitchen work . Of course more info like budget/ number of persons/ long range plans/ all measurements etc..do provide.

corner sinks....get the work triangle functioning then your 3rd wall can be put to work .

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you have more space than this one thankfully

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the existing pantry closet might be better as a coat hook/ outerwear nook as I see thats missing...then the rest of the wall can be your storage / extra counter etc.

small version of this concept / for the bifold pantry

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Are you looking for decor ideas or are you replacing the cabinets?

Smaller appiances would have been a good option for this size kitchen.

I wish I would have purchase the smaller appliances. Even though measurements were taken, should never have gone to Home Depot for advice. Too bad I can't exchange for bad advice. Lesson learned.

I did want to keep the cabinets and maybe paint them. I also wanted to try to add more by scouring Facebook marketplace for the same style with maybe taller cabinets or 12 X 12 to go above the existing to reach the ceiling. I also wanted to enclose the refrigerator and add a cabinet with a drawer to the right to replace the shelf. I would replace the flooring and window covers. I would paint it a light taupe color or a color other than the cold white, because the adjoining space is warm with a rust color sofa and other earthy colors.

Thank you for the suggestion of the Forno appliances. I may have to cut my losses and sell these new appliances or put them in my basement. I would also consider donating them to a good cause as well. Before I do anything else, I will invest in a kitchen designer. This is a last ditch effort to get a new kitchen before I retire in 2 years.

Thanks for the advice everyone and if there is anything else I will check back for more suggestions.

herbflavorI like that coat nook suggestion. I just have to make sure I have enough additional storage and clearance. The stove may need to be moved for any oil splatter. Thanks!

You may be surprised at the return policy at these stores. I once exchanged a stainless steel fridge for a white counter depth one bc of space + aesthetic. Same delivery guys came for the second haul away and delivery 😂

Best (awkward at the moment) decision for that space!

What was the time fram and had you used it?